Examining The Role of Indigenous Conflict Resolution Institutions in Protection of Human Rights: The Case of Elders Council and Marital Conflict in Dombi Dollo Town
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2025-09-01
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Addis Ababa University
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The Study was conducted with the aim of understanding the role of Indigenous Institution of Conflict Resolution in protection/ violation of Human Rights. It particularly focused on the Elders Council/ Jaarsummaa in Dambi Dollo Town. By paying a closer attention to the Jarsumaa institution this study explores the different ways in which the customary institution protects/violates the rights of disputants mainly while resolving marital disputes. The study explores Jaarsummaa as indigenous knowledge and conflict resolution institution and the roles it plays in restoring and harmonizing broken relationship among the community. To realize its intended objectives; the study employed various data collection tools adopting a qualitative research approach. Relevant data for this study were collected both through primary and secondary sources; interview, focus group discussion, through observation and case study. The data collected both from Primary and secondary sources were organized thematically and analysed qualitatively. The finding of the study reveals that the Jaarsummaa institution is preferred among the study community to solve various disputes and reduce legal court caseloads. Indigenous conflict resolution institutions (Jaarsummaa) are still functional and vibrant in Kellem Wallega Zone. Marital dispute is one of the types of conflicts handled by the customary institution in as many prefer taking their personal marital disputes to Jaarsummaa than the formal court as the customary court is believed to resolve conflicts focusing on reconciliation.
Keywords: Marital Conflict, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, indigenous, Jaarsummaa, Elders
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Marital Conflict, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, indigenous, Jaarsummaa, Elders